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Celiac Disease

This category contains a comprehensive overview that covers the symptoms of celiac disease, how it is diagnosed, and the best treatment of this digestive disorder that affects children and adults (including those who are overweight or normal weight).

I am currently working on my Girl Scout Gold Award. Diagnosed in 2003 with Celiac, I have been on the gluten free diet for over 11 years. I focused my Gold Award on helping people who are already on the diet and infoming the public about Celiac disease.

Current treatment for celiac disease is to eat only foods which are gluten-free. But, what about foods processed to remove gluten? Is it safe for people with celiac disease to eat foods that have been processed to remove gluten?

The chilling news is that gluten-harm reaches far beyond the concept of celiac disease. Gluten has now been recognized to cause a widespread spectrum of illness, over and above celiac disease. The two questions to answer in this context are:

For gluten-free Americans who love donuts, life just got a little bit better. That's because Dunkin’ Donuts has announced plans to offer gluten-free donuts and muffins in all its US stores by the end of the 2013.

There should be a gluten-free standard by now, but there is not. In 2004, Congress passed a law requiring the Food and Drug Administration to define the phrase 'gluten-free' by 2008. That deadline passed with the FDA providing no such definition, and we still have no official ruling today, in 2011.

Receiving a celiac disease diagnosis or being told you need to be on a gluten-free diet can be an overwhelming experience, and it is certainly not for the faint of heart. Most people get frustrated with the transition, and many don't know where to begin.

In its ability to affect virtually any part of the body, gluten intolerance in the form of celiac disease is a major driver of health care delivery and associated costs. This short article covers the body's potential responses to gluten from head to toe, literally.

A proactive guide to improving overall gut health. I would hate to add up all the hundreds of dollars I have wasted trying
to get healthy. Now, however, I get healthy by focusing on one thing:
making my intestines healthy. If my intestines are healthy, I can
absorb food. If I can absorb food, my body will be receiving the
nutrition it needs to function, and thus I will be healthy.

Gluten sensitivity and celiac disease have long been seen as a gut
disease. Unfortunately, this has resulted in a variety of erroneous
medical perceptions, leading to limited and distorted perspectives on
the impact of gluten on human health. After a battle of more than 50
years, celiac disease is now widely recognized both in and out of the
medical profession, as common and treatable only with a gluten-free
diet.

The Gluten Syndrome refers to the cluster of symptoms that you
experience if you react to gluten. Gluten can affect your gut, your
skin, and your brain. It applies to any reaction that is caused by
gluten. It includes celiac disease, along with the myriad symptoms
that can be experienced throughout your gastro-intestinal tract in
response to gluten. It also includes many other symptoms that do not
stem from your gut. These include brain and behavior disorders,
irritability and tiredness, skin problems, muscular aches and pains and
joint problems.

Are you confused about genetic testing for celiac disease? Do you want
to know what tests you should request and which laboratory to use?
Have you already had celiac DQ genetic testing but are not sure what
the results mean or what your risk is of developing celiac disease or
gluten sensitivity? These are the questions I will answer in the next
few pages.

Celiac disease genetic testing is available. Testing can be done on blood or mouth swab samples. Testing may or may not be paid for by your health insurance but can be quite helpful. However, there are pitfalls in the testing and reporting. Learn more. Here are ten facts need to know about Celiac disease genetic testing.